(New York, 1 May 2013) – Today, on International Workers’ Day, an international celebration of the labour movement, the UN Global Compact is urging companies to step up efforts and engage in the fight to improve occupational health and safety standards. Following the recent Rana Plaza building co...
Read More(New York, 29 April 2013) – United States companies examined the challenges and opportunities of implementing the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights at a roundtable convened today at UN Headquarters. The discussion was hosted jointly by the UN Global Compact and BSR as part of an inf...
Read More(Geneva, 26 April 2013) – Today concluded the XI Annual Local Network Forum (ALNF), which provides an opportunity for Global Compact Local Networks from around the world to share best practices, explore synergies and determine a path forward for network management. Fifty-six Local Networks attend...
Read More(Geneva, 25 April 2012) – Over 300 representatives from UN entities, private sector companies, civil society organizations and Global Compact Local Networks gathered for the United Nations System Private Sector Focal Points Meeting, which concluded today in Geneva. With the largest ever turnout o...
Read More(New York, 18 April 2013) – Ahead of the Annual Local Networks Forum (ALNF) set for 24-26 April in Geneva, the Global Compact today released the 2012 Global Compact Local Network Report. This annual publication showcases the critical work of Local Networks to advance corporate sustainability arou...
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